Feature-rich wifi hotspot creator for Linux which provides both GUI and command-line interface. It is also able to create a hotspot using the same wifi card which is connected to an AP already ( Similar to Windows 10).
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Use NetworkManager to manage hotspot when possible. #284
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Nope.
Describe the solution you'd like
NetworkManager is installed on most linux desktops and it is able to manage wireless hotspot. We can create a virtual interface and let NetworkManager do the rest.
Additional context
NetworkManager isn't able to create a virtual interface (AFAIK). But when the interface is created, NetworkManager can recognize it and use it to create a hotspot. It will spawn a dnsmasq for DHCP advertising and DNS name resolving and set up the iptables rules automatically.
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. Nope.
Describe the solution you'd like NetworkManager is installed on most linux desktops and it is able to manage wireless hotspot. We can create a virtual interface and let NetworkManager do the rest.
Additional context NetworkManager isn't able to create a virtual interface (AFAIK). But when the interface is created, NetworkManager can recognize it and use it to create a hotspot. It will spawn a dnsmasq for DHCP advertising and DNS name resolving and set up the iptables rules automatically.